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Who was the famous English clockmaker?
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There were several famous English clockmakers. One is the artisan often called the “Father of English Clockmaking,” Thomas Tompion, who produced clocks during the 17th century. Another notable name in the history of English clockmaking is John Harrison, the inventor of the chronograph. Other well-known English clockmakers include George Graham, Edward East, Joseph Knibb, Daniel Quare, William Clement and Benjamin Lewis Vulliamy. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of vintage and antique clocks.
1stDibs ExpertJanuary 27, 2025
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Antique Long Case Clock from Sweden, Country Style with Rococo Decor, Circa 1790
Located in Kramfors, SE
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By Seiko
Located in Kojetice, CZ
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Iron
Vintage Blue Seiko Double-Sided Ships Wall Clock, 1980s
By Seiko
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Vintage Seiko ships wall clock designed during the 1980s in Japan. These clocks were used on large Japanese tankers and cargo ships. It features a blue metal body, a plastic dials an...
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Late 20th Century Japanese Industrial Wall Clocks
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Iron
Art Deco Lawson Model P-40 "Zephyr" Streamlined Copper & Brass Electric Clock
By Lawson
Located in New York, NY
This exceptional Art Deco Lawson Model P-40 streamlined digital electric clock, crafted in America circa 1935, embodies the bold, futuristic aesthetic of the Machine Age era. Designe...
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Art Deco Skyscraper Style Hammond Bakelite Electric Clock w/ Day Date Function
By Hammond
Located in New York, NY
This striking Art Deco electric clock by Hammond, crafted in the United States circa 1930, embodies the quintessential skyscraper style that defines the bold, geometric elegance of t...
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
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Grey Industrial Square Wall Clock from Rodopa Chepelare, 1960s
By Pragotron
Located in Kojetice, CZ
- Wall clock made by Rodopa Chepelare in Bulgaria during the 1960s
- Was used in factories, schools and railway stations
- Grey metal frame
- Iron dial and alumiňium hands
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Vintage 1960s Bulgarian Industrial Wall Clocks
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Aluminum, Iron
